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Have you thought to remember LWML in your estate plan? Our legal name is: Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Pat Bilow
LWML Gift Planning Counselor
Welcome to LWML Gift Planning Services


Thank you for your interest in gift planning through the Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML.) Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of Lutherans who now are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. In addition, they experience the joy in knowing that their gift will ultimately benefit the Lord's work through LWML and other ministries of the Church. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

Unbelievable Banquet ? There is room for the least
 Jesus is calling us.  Even when the wealthy and busy refuse the invitation, Jesus invites, ?the misfits, the homeless, and wretched.?  Luke 14:21 (The Message).    Jesus wants us all to taste the banquet.  Be delighted to be invited.




Wills Guide Presentation

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Blessings for Family and LWML

There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these people. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.


Using Appreciated Property for More Income
When Marv and Carol Barkhau learned from another member of their church how they could gift their farmland and yet earn more lifetime income, they met with LWML's gift planning counselor, Pat Bilow, to learn more. More on Using Appreciated Property for More Income >>.


Returning God's Blessings: Her Gift of Appreciated Land Brought Security
As a teacher and, eventually a principal, Norma Grener knows the value of a Christian education. And, as a worldwide traveler, she also knows how much of the world lives meagerly and, oftentimes, in poverty. More on Returning God's Blessings: Her Gift of Appreciated Land Brought Security >>.


A Lutheran Woman on a Mission
From the clothes she wears to the purple umbrella she carries to her license plate holder that marks her as a Lutheran Woman on a Mission, Marguerite Christman of Oklahoma City personifies LWML. More on A Lutheran Woman on a Mission >>.


Multiplying Their Talents
George and Ann Yanda know fully well how much God has blessed them through the years. For starters, they have had over 50 years of a wonderful marriage that produced three healthy children. More on Multiplying Their Talents >>.


Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email me at your convenience.


Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact bilowp@oh.lcms.org.

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